East Texas Pecan Drop Cookies Mix in a Jar

Layer the following in a quart-size jar, packing down well:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

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East Texas Pecan Drops

Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening together until smooth. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and contents of jar. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonsful onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 325 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are a delicate, light brown.

Makes 4 dozen.